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Airbnb

Belong Anywhere — Global Homes & Experiences

Valuation / Scale $80B+

Funding Raised $6.4B

Founded 2008

Headquarters San Francisco, California, USA

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About Airbnb

Airbnb operates an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities across more than 220 countries and regions.

Visionary Founders Behind Airbnb

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Brian Chesky

Co-Founder & CEO

Brian Chesky is an American industrial designer and tech executive who co-founded Airbnb in 2008 alongside Joe Gebbia an...

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CHRONICLE CASE STUDIES

Strategic Analyses & Case Studies

By Udaybhansingh Rathore

Guerrilla Growth & Design 8 min read

The Obama O's Cereal Hustle: How Brian Chesky Financed Airbnb & Invented 11-Star Design

In 2008, drowned in $40,000 of credit card debt and rejected by every venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia folded and hot-glued 800 novelty cereal boxes. It saved Airbnb from death.

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VERIFIED FACTS

Frequently Asked Questions about Airbnb

What is Airbnb's current valuation?

Airbnb is valued at approximately $80B+, having raised a total of $6.4B in venture financing.

Who founded Airbnb and where is it headquartered?

Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky with headquarters in San Francisco, California, USA.

What industry does Airbnb operate in and what does it do?

Airbnb operates within the FinTech & Financial Infrastructure sector. Belong Anywhere — Global Homes & Experiences

How much funding has Airbnb raised to date?

Airbnb has secured approximately $6.4B across institutional equity rounds and growth capital.

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